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Your People Will Find You: The Octavia Butler Legacy Network

How to Survive the End of the World

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Exploring Butler's Unfinished Narratives

This chapter examines Octavia Butler's unpublished work 'Blindsight,' focusing on the themes of cults, coercion in religion, and personal connection. It highlights the evolution of Butler's writing and the emotional dynamics between characters, while also addressing the importance of preserving her legacy through archival research. Additionally, the chapter discusses the challenges faced by marginalized scholars in academia and the ongoing efforts to make Butler's work accessible to a wider audience.

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